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April 20, 2017

Energy Conservation: Maintain Your Personal Energy

Recently, my spouse had knee replacement surgery and was fortunate to have the help and support of an Occupational Therapist before he left the hospital. Ohio State University describes occupational therapy as a way to enable people to do the “day-to-day” activities that are important to them despite impairments, activity limitations or participation restrictions. The […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green

SOURCES:

  • Occupational Therapy Toolkit, Patient Education Handouts and Treatment Guides for Physical Disabilities and Geriatrics by Cheryl Hall, OT/L http://www.ottoolkit.com
  • The Ohio State University, School of Physical and Rehabilitation Sciences, “What is Occupational Therapy?” https://hrs.osu.edu/academics/graduate-programs/clinical-doctorate-in-occupational-therapy/career-outlook
  • The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center “Tips for Good Body Mechanics” https://patienteducation.osumc.edu/Documents/bod-tips.pdf

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: energy conservation, occupational therapy, Prioritize, Reduce Stress, Simplify

July 3, 2015

Simplify and Reduce Your Stress!

Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. By simplifying various areas of your life, you may find that your stress level is reduced. Let’s talk about two areas where you can simplify your life: • Entertaining • Gardening Simplify your Holiday or Event! Every year we have a July 4th party to celebrate Independence Day with our family and […]

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Fairfield County, Heart of Ohio EERA, carter.413@osu.edu

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: Basil Bowl, Celebrations, Container Garden, gardening, Ground Cover, July 4, Lamb's Ear, Reduce Stress, Simplify, Stress Reduction

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